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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
6
The piece argues that California reapportionment after the 1960 census risks partisan gerrymandering and praises Richards proposed limits on district disparity and contiguity while opposing increasing Assembly size from 80 to 111. It warns more lawmakers would raise costs, bills, and dilatory tactics, urging self restraint to keep government manageable.
Los Angeles County faces a potential 20 cent rise per $100 assessed value as a State Supreme Court ruling voids taxation on federal inventories in defense plants. If the bill passes before June 1, all property held then could be taxed. current collections must be repaid by cities, districts, and counties. The Assembly has approved the bill, Senate committee review follows. Local officials are urged to monitor and push for adoption, aligning ordinances and tax codes as needed.
Sydney J. Harris argues the Krebo zen controversy reveals not the drug’s truth but the medical profession’s resistance to change. He cites Pasteur Freud and Carl Schleich as examples of innovators punished by entrenched medicine, while noting doctors rush to label new findings as fake.
The piece notes former McCarthy allies like Dirksen decry McCarthyism amid a clash over Bohlen and Luce ambassadorships. It also outlines a Wall Street driven inflation measure, Robertson Brown, to lower bank reserve requirements by nine billion, with Fed bonds transfers to banks and taxpayer costs, advancing through committees.
Dr Jordan cites a poisoning case of a 9 day old infant from boric acid linking to skin absorption and urging labeling poisons. A Chicago surgeon notes fractures in children from assaults by adults, with bruising burns and internal injuries, expressing horror at such abuse and calling for severe punishment.
The Police Office vacancy followed the unexpected dismissal of Alvin F. Slaight by City Manager Carl B Wirsching. Captain W H Dovey was named acting chief as the council faced an uproar over the action. Meanwhile a 40 instrument piano spinet ensemble conducted by Richard Dixon alongside a 635 piece Fed eral Symphony performed at the Municipal Auditorium. A five year struggle to widen Yagnolia Ave was approved, widening the road to 70 feet from Anaheim St to Wardlow Rd.
Washington observers see Hubert Humphrey as a Stop Kennedy or holding operation for Adlai Stevenson. Stevenson’s refusal to seek the nomination may leave Humphrey as the liberals’ remaining choice, with Stevenson possibly stepping aside to boost Humphrey and trigger a potential deadlock or compromise candidate.
Washington reports show Senator Mansfield avoiding direct veto on Lyndon B Johnson's presidential bid even if political odds improve. Truman, addressing AMVETS, boasts wide guidance received yet claims minimal adherence. Izvestia rejects tying Germany and European security into a single package, warning such bundling hampers peace talks and a German treaty.
The Independent lists publisher Danet H Ridder co publisher Hareld 2 Hines and editorial staff including Samuel C Cameron Larry Colline and Malcola Epley. It notes managing editor Marty Fulton and editorial page editor with advertising representation Ridder Johns Inc at 6 Fifty Avenues Creaga Wraity Bus Detroit and offices in Los Angeles San Francisco and Washington.
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